2026-10-26 - City Council Meeting
Summary
Built from the posted docket only; votes and outcomes are not recorded, minutes are not yet posted and no video was found (the city says recordings are at wcac.org).
- Public hearings: secondhand dealer licenses (Hits and Holos, 1275 Main St; Roadshow Concepts, 550 Winter St); special permit modification at 101 Elm St (Prestige Car Wash); recessed special permit for MICOL LLC, 220 Moody St (FAR 4.82); see 220 Moody Street Special Permit.
- Mayor's communications: names for the Lawrence School rink committee; $64,600 for the Lake St Fire Station roof; $42,536 for Farwell St Bridge design; $56,760 for the Chester Brook Culvert (Beaver St lining); $40,000 for professional services.
- Finance Committee report: $120,000 from Cemetery Sale of Lots and Graves for a Silverado 3500 truck with plow; $52,152 FFY2027 Municipal Road Safety grant; $9,000 EECBG EV chargers.
- Ordinances: Compensation Ordinance amendment (elections personnel costs), second reading. Long Term Debt: $462,755 loan authorization for added design of the Fire Administration Wing and Police Station, first reading; see Fire Administration and Police Station Design Loan.
- Licenses and Franchises: fortune teller license at 24 Crescent St Suite 401F; extended hours for CVS #114. Public Works: National Grid petitions at 205 Second Ave and at South/Vernon St.
Agenda
Docket items as listed in the summary; approved minutes of 10/13 are also on the docket.